Well, I just hate to spoil all the summer suspense, but here’s the 49ers’ 53-man roster projection: QB (2): Colin Kaepernick, Blaine Gabbert Cut: Dylan Thompson Thompson, a rookie free agent, is obviously a strong candidate for the practice squad given the skimpy depth chart at this position. The 49ers didn’t use one of their …

The 49ers have traded in their sourdough for silicon.
The team has gone fully native in Santa Clara, embracing the region’s technology industry and its monied denizens. Its plans to leave San Francisco behind and build a stadium down there are gaining … …

(09-30) 21:21 PDT Youngstown, Ohio — After they watched from the sideline at the end of last week’s win over the Bengals, running back Frank Gore and safety Donte Whitner are expected to play Sunday against the Eagles, according to Niners coach Jim Ha… …

Jim Harbaugh said running back Frank Gore (ankle), safety Donte Whitner (hip) and wide receiver Michael Crabtree (foot) would be active against the Eagles on Sunday after being limited in practice this week.

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – On paper, the biggest mismatch in the 49ers-Eagles game Sunday isn’t hard to spot.
The Niners’ wide receivers versus the Eagles’ cornerbacks?
Oh. Boy.
San Francisco’s wideouts have been largely invisible in the first three games as p… …

Youngstown — , Ohio – Philadelphia quarterback Vince Young did more than give the Eagles a nickname when he dubbed them “The Dream Team” during training camp.
He also put a target on their back.
After adding an assortment of stars to its roster after … …

Quarterback Vince Young gave the Eagles more than a nickname when he dubbed them “The Dream Team” during training camp.

He also gave them a target on their back.

After adding an assortment of stars to its roster after the lockout, Philadelphia is off to a surprising 1-2 start and 49ers linebacker NaVorro Bowman made it clear today he’s relishing the chance to put another dent in the “Dream Team.”

The questions about the 49ers’ offensive-line woes began after the first preseason game against the Saints, intensified after the exhibition debacle against the Texans and haven’t gone away in the regular season as San Francisco has allowed 11 sacks in the past two games while the running game has been inert. …

Youngstown, —
Where most people would see a nondescript, weed-infested parking lot abutting a movie theater, Niners coach Jim Harbaugh sees a football oasis.
The 49ers are staying this week at the Holiday Inn in Boardman, Ohio, just outside Youngstow… …

Where most people would see a nondescript, weed-infested parking lot abutting a movie theater, Niners coach Jim Harbaugh sees a football oasis.

The 49ers are staying this week at the Holiday Inn in Boardman, Ohio, just outside Youngstown. The hotel is surrounded by a legion of strip malls and dining establishments ranging from Taco Bell to Chick-fil-A to Long John Silver’s.

Cornerbacks such as Carlos Rogers of the 49ers sometimes must wonder if football really is the ultimate team game.
Rogers watches an opposing wide receiver, his assignment, split out farther than usual. Rogers knows his safety is not much help, station… …

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio —
Jed York is making lunch recommendations, and he’s touting basically the whole menu.
Cavatelli with meatballs. That’s great.
Gnocchi. Terrific.
You can’t go wrong with the stuffed shells here.
And, by the way, do you know what wedd… …

Everyone talks about the Raiders’ speed and their coach’s commitment to “Building a Bully.” But the other thing clearly on display in Oakland’s 34-24 win over the New York Jets on Sunday and generally in its 2-1 start is the blocking. Not only up front… …